Managed Bug Bounty
Continuously engage Hackrate’s ethical hacker community to identify high-impact vulnerabilities through a managed, reward-based program.
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Hackrate combines expert-led penetration testing, controlled crowdsourced security testing, managed vulnerability disclosure, bug bounty programs, and attack surface management through one centralized Ethical Hacking Platform.
Security testing services for every stage of your program
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Choose the delivery model that fits the target, the required level of control, and the maturity of your security program.
Continuously engage Hackrate’s ethical hacker community to identify high-impact vulnerabilities through a managed, reward-based program.
Explore Managed Bug BountyGive security researchers a secure, structured way to report potential vulnerabilities while Hackrate manages intake and validation.
Explore Managed VDPA confidential, time-bound penetration test performed exclusively by Hackrate’s internal cybersecurity team, with PDF or platform-based reporting.
Explore Traditional PentestAn invitation-only assessment performed by selected Elite Ethical Hackers for organizations seeking diverse perspectives and creative black-box testing.
Explore Crowdsourced PentestA 12-month security-testing framework combining monthly planning, internal pentester capacity, optional Elite Ethical Hacker testing, and centralized remediation tracking.
Explore Continuous PentestDiscover and monitor internet-facing assets so your team can identify exposure, prioritize weaknesses, and reduce avoidable risk.
Explore Attack Surface ManagementChoose the right model
Select a focused internal assessment, an invitation-only crowdsourced engagement, or a coordinated annual program.
| Traditional Pentest | Crowdsourced Pentest | Continuous Pentest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagement model | One scoped assessment | One scoped, invitation-only assessment | Recurring 12-month program |
| Testing team | Hackrate internal team only | Selected Elite Ethical Hackers | Internal team, Elite Ethical Hackers, or a hybrid |
| Best suited for | Sensitive, restricted, or traditional assessment requirements | Creative testing with diverse attacker perspectives | Enterprise teams with multiple targets and recurring needs |
| Customer control | Customer approves scope and internal access | Customer approves scope and selected-hacker participation | Customer approves the model for every target |
| Results | PDF only or platform plus PDF | Hackrate platform and agreed reporting | Centralized platform results across the annual program |
| Planning | Project scoping before the assessment | Project scoping before the assessment | Annual roadmap and monthly prioritization |
| Explore | Explore Traditional Pentest | Explore Crowdsourced Pentest | Explore Continuous Pentest |

It’s time to integrate bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure into your cybersecurity strategy.
Leverage Hackrate's global community of ethical hackers as an assurance against software bugs.
Talk with usOur platform helps companies to identify software vulnerabilities in a cost-efficient way. It provides a secure and centralized view of ethical hacking projects for your company.
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